9.0

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,250 miles

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problem #4

Apr 112002

PT Cruiser 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 9,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler PT CRUISER. After rainy weather conditions, water enters the vehicle and causes severe leakage on the floor and flooding of the fuse box. The dealer stated that the seam underneath the driver side windshield was not welded properly, allowing fluids to leak into the vehicle, in which they attempted to use the adhesive/rtv/black to repair the seam. This was done several times, but the vehicle has yet to be properly repaired. A formal complaint with the manufacturer. The powertrain was unknown. The failure mileage was 9,000 and current mileage was 51,163.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #3

Jan 032005

PT Cruiser

  • miles
Crack in windshield down underneath the rubber the crack grew and grew. The gear shift broke, and the rear passenger tire went flat.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #2

May 012002

PT Cruiser

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A white powder substance is leaking from air bag. Dealer replaced airbag and dashboard. The substance started leaking again. The manufacturer stated it was a reaction from paint on the plastic. The consumer gets ill from riding in vehicle. Consumer experiences nausea/headaches, and sore throat when riding in the vehicle. The manufacturer will not tell the consumer what the powder was-replace air bag assembly. The consumer states that the windows slip down in the track by themselves and makes a squeaky/creaking noises when used-may still exist per invoice, and reinstall 2 rubber bumpers in glove box-had to order a new air bag module-second time.

- Walpole, MA, USA

problem #1

Nov 012001

PT Cruiser

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When vehicle is being driven 50 mph or faster and windows are down, rear driver and passenger side windows make a loud unusual noise, cause unknown.

- Morriston, FL, USA